Negativity bias is how bad hits harder than good — one criticism can outweigh ten compliments, and threats grab attention faster than rewards. Examples:
What is negativity bias? Read the full idea →Nine glowing reviews and a single harsh one — and it's the harsh one you replay for days.
A cutting remark from years ago stays sharp in memory, while the kind words fade.
Bad news is stickier and more clickable, so feeds and front pages tilt dark — and we keep scrolling.
'Don't miss out' and 'your account is at risk' grip us harder than the equivalent positive offer.
A single off moment colours how we see someone, taking many good moments to undo.
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